~Shepherd~ Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I thought it would be great as a community to put our heads together and come up with some way to support the family in Melbourne who's daughter was killed by a dog last night. I dont know what, but I would like to spend some energy on doing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
experiencedfun Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 we as dog lovers may be the last people they want to come across or think about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsmum Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 But that may be a good reason - to show that we are all not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
experiencedfun Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I am seriously in two minds as to how it will be perceived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) I think it would be a lovely gesture Chewie to show that there is a majority of the Community that are responsible dog owners and what has happened to them has touched us also. I have spent 4 days in hospital with my son who is very ill while my baby was also home very ill and my heart broke seeing my child like that I can not even comprehend what this family is going through. Happy to be involved on some level but I am extremely pinched for time at the moment with my family but will do what I can A simple gesture of sharing grief and to offer support can mean so much even to a stranger Edited August 18, 2011 by casowner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'd love to help. Given that their house was burnt down in a fire, something practical like money (to help pay for the funeral etc :-() might be best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Give them money. Don't make assumptions about what they might like and don't take from them the initiative on how they might like to be supported. This is not a rich family. A cash injection would be the best method of support IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Agree with Poodlefan. Being from Africa myself you get to realise that all people have different cultures and a good way to go would be money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shepherd~ Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'd be happy to say its not even from a dog community. Whatever would cause the least amount of stress, and it doesnt have to be instant. Money would be good. How would we go about collecting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Contact the newspaper and ask them how to go about donating etc They may already have something in the making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shepherd~ Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Contact the newspaper and ask them how to go about donating etc They may already have something in the making. I dont want to do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsKatie Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'm in whatever is decided - just let me know - this is such a horrible thing to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'm in whatever is decided - just let me know - this is such a horrible thing to happen + 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I was just watching the news and the mother herself was also attacked by a dog not so long ago. There were other family members in the house when the dog came in so there are a range of people who will have been traumatised by this. The husband is supposedly flying over from Sudan at present. Given the families situation, with having lost their house and child, I also agree with cash as the best option and if we do this sensitively say through their local Sudanese community (mum doesn't speak english and had an interpreter during the tv interview) I think it be acceptable to do it on behalf of the large Dogzonline community. We don't have to talk about who we are because it isn't about us other than us collectively wanting to acknowledge their pain and loss and assist. I am happy to make a $100 donation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie P Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I would be happy to make a donation as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Contact the newspaper and ask them how to go about donating etc They may already have something in the making. I dont want to do that Why not?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskedaway Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Apparently the child care centre she went to is raising money for the family. Just heard it on the radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atanquin Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Contact the newspaper and ask them how to go about donating etc They may already have something in the making. I dont want to do that Then don't. I would help if had money to spare but need every penny ATM just wanted to say tho that I think it is a great idea I feel so bad for what has happened to that family and they should know that alot of people are there for support in this tragic time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Contact the newspaper and ask them how to go about donating etc They may already have something in the making. I dont want to do that Why not?? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shepherd~ Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 A diverse range of community groups offering support in my eyes is better than just a couple. Go and pluck your eyebrows or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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